Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
843949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 6: 20 (1969 publ. 1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843284

Common Names

  • Balansae Bentgrass
  • Balansae Bent
  • Balansae Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis balansae (also called Balansa's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and is often found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis balansae is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis balansae is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis balansae is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a low-growing grass that grows in tufts and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into small sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Agrostis balansae

Agrostis balansae is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Agrostis balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis balansae?

Agrostis balansae

What is the common name of Agrostis balansae?

Balansa's Bentgrass

Where is Agrostis balansae native to?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Species in the Agrostis genus

Agrostis capillaris, Agrostis carmichaelii, Agrostis castellana, Agrostis amurensis, Agrostis bjoerkmanni, Agrostis castriferrei, Agrostis clavatiformis, Agrostis dimorpholemma, Agrostis hegetschweileri, Agrostis murbeckii, Agrostis paramushirensis, Agrostis subclavata, Agrostis ussuriensis, Agrostis ambatoensis, Agrostis anadyrensis, Agrostis angrenica, Agrostis arvensis, Agrostis atlantica, Agrostis australiensis, Agrostis balansae, Agrostis basalis, Agrostis bergiana, Agrostis bettyae, Agrostis blasdalei, Agrostis boormanii, Agrostis bourgeaei, Agrostis boyacensis, Agrostis brachiata, Agrostis brachyathera, Agrostis breviculmis, Agrostis burmanica, Agrostis calderoniae, Agrostis canina, Agrostis clavata, Agrostis clemensiorum, Agrostis comorensis, Agrostis congestiflora, Agrostis continuata, Agrostis cypricola, Agrostis decaryana, Agrostis delislei, Agrostis densiflora, Agrostis diemenica, Agrostis divaricatissima, Agrostis dshungarica, Agrostis dyeri, Agrostis elliotiana, Agrostis elliotii, Agrostis emirnensis, Agrostis exarata,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385465-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].